Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Is your faith worth suffering for?


A half-million Vietnamese gathered in various cities in Vietnam to protest the vicious beating of two Catholic priests by police. Zenit reports the story here, and Asia News tells the story here.
In a second story, Asia News reports death threats against believers in Dong Hoi following the arrest of a Catholic who allowed his home to be used for services. (story here)
It is also reported that "...the police and groups of thugs are roaming the streets and attacking those who visibly wear Catholic religious symbols."
Meanwhile in the United States, 75% of Catholics find that going to Mass on Sunday is just too inconvenient and most would be reluctant to be seen saying grace with their family before a meal in a restaurant.
The same faith that is worth suffering and dying for in Vietnam is too often approached with indifference in the United States. Curious isn't it?

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